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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse dreams seem to have been replaced by a new vision: an AI-generated social feed. In an earnings call on Wednesday, Zuckerberg reiterated his belief that AI will become the next big media format, making feeds “more immersive and interactive:”We started with text, and then moved to photos when we got phones with cameras, and then moved to video when mobile networks got fast enough. Soon, we’ll see an explosion of new media formats that are more immersive and interactive, and only possible because of advances in AI.Zuckerberg added that apps currently “feel like algorithms that…
The US Federal Reserve voted to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, a decision that was widely anticipated by investors. While the move signals a pause for now, market commentators suggest a path toward monetary easing could still emerge indirectly.Members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to hold the federal funds rate steady for the first time since July, keeping it in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%, while cautioning that inflation remains “somewhat elevated.”Two Fed officials dissented, voting in favor of an additional 25-basis-point rate cut.The Fed’s wait-and-see approach places it at odds with US President Donald…
Serena Williams won’t say whether she’s planning a return to professional tennis, and it’s safe to say she is tired of being asked about it. Williams, 44, appeared on the Wednesday, January 28 episode of Today to discuss her upcoming Super Bowl commercial for Ro and her weight loss journey. During the interview, anchor Savannah Guthrie asked about the former World No. 1 re-entering the WTA’s drug testing pool in December 2025, which some saw as a precursor to a potential return. “I mean, really? Are you asking this on the Today show? Oh my gosh,” an exasperated Williams replied.…
Nigerian footballers will remain firmly in the spotlight in Europe after a dramatic night of UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday confirmed the teams advancing to the knockout stages of the competition. With all 18 matches kicking off at the same time, the final round of the league phase delivered high drama, goals and major shifts on the table. By the end of the night, eight teams had booked automatic places in the Round of 16, while several others – led by clubs with key Nigerian players – secured spots in the playoff round. For Nigeria’s leading stars, it was…
A lawmaker representing the Bauchi Central Senatorial District, Senator Abdul Ningi, on Wednesday questioned why the National Assembly was allegedly excluded from the diplomatic discussions that paved the way for the United States military airstrikes in Sokoto State. Speaking during a debate on the airstrikes that reportedly killed several terrorists in Sokoto on Christmas night, the lawmaker said the military operation violated the United Nations, UN, Charter. He raised concerns that if such operations are allowed to be carried out in Nigeria without proper procedures, other countries may take action against the country. He noted that if the National Assembly…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, youths in the South East have strongly criticized the appointment of Obinna Ihedioha, brother of former Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha and a key leader in the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as Executive Director of the Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS, by President Bola Tinubu. They described the decision as a “direct insult” to loyal members of their party in the Southeast region. In a statement signed by Chukwuemeka Chidi, National Coordinator of the APC Igbo Youth Forum, the youths accused the current government of rewarding individuals connected to the opposition while sidelining party members who…
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Ididiong James, for allegedly attacking his mother and unlawfully possessing an English Beretta pistol with eight rounds of ammunition. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, on Wednesday in Kano.The statement said that on January 25, 2026, at about 7:30 pm, officers from the Panshekara Division responded to a distress call and found James assaulting his mother at their residence in Panshekara Quarters. The suspect reportedly fled the scene on the arrival of the police, but his mother handed over…
Ahmed Musa scored the winning goal as Kano Pillars defeated Katsina United 1–0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 23 encounter on Wednesday. Kano Pillars moved up to 18th position on the table following the win. The Sai Masu will be up against Rangers in their next game. At the New Jos Stadium, Plateau United extended their unbeaten streak to four games courtesy of a 2–1 win over Rangers. Temitope Vincent bagged a brace for Plateau United, while Chidiebere Nwobodo scored Rangers’ only goal of the game. Nine-time champions Enyimba held Nasarawa United to a 1–1 draw in…
The Progressive Governors Forum of the All Progressives Congress has unveiled a strategic roadmap to strengthen party structures, deepen internal reforms, and enhance grassroots engagement across the federation, following a high-level meeting with the party’s National Working Committee. While reading the communiqué at the conclusion of the meeting at the Imo State Governor’s Lodge, Abuja, the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, affirmed that the governors remain steadfast in their commitment to fostering party unity, transparency, and accountability at all levels of the APC. He further noted that the Forum warmly welcomed the newly…
The Nigerian Army’s 13 Brigade, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, has arrested seven suspected human traffickers in Calabar, Cross River State. This was disclosed in a statement by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Maj. Yemi Sokoya, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation conducted on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Calabar Municipality Local Government Area. “The operation was conducted on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, following detailed and credible intelligence received by troops of the Brigade on the activities of a suspected…
